Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?
- A Car drivers and motorcyclists
- B Cyclists and pedestrians
- C Bus and lorry drivers
- D Tram and train drivers
Why this is the answer
Toucan crossings are similar to pelican crossings but there's no flashing amber phase. Cyclists share the crossing with pedestrians and are allowed to cycle across when the green bicycle symbol is shown.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Car drivers and motorcyclists — Crossings are for the people crossing, not for the traffic.
- C
- Bus and lorry drivers — The same again: the crossing is for the people on foot and on bikes, not the traffic.
- D
- Tram and train drivers — Trams and trains have crossings and signals of their own.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 7
- The Highway Code — rule 25
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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